Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants that seem lifeless, but this is actually a smart season for some hands-on ...

Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not overlook pruning when putting ...

Every gardener knows that timing is everything, but when it comes to perennials, waiting to cut them back can feel ...

August sees the peak of many perennials, with flowers starting to wilt and look a little tired as the month progresses. Spring and early summer usually sees the vast majority of blooms, and you might ...

Grab a clean pair of pruners and cut away any dead, damaged, or diseased wood on any type of hibiscus at any time of year.

Early summer maintenance in the garden is a great way to improve the look and health of your perennial garden. By removing flowers, buds and even some of the stems, you can increase the plant health, ...

Pruning certain plants when dormant during the colder months can help reduce stress and create "vigorous and healthy growth" in spring ...

A gardening expert has shared three specific plants that should be pruned in December for optimal spring flowering.

A few of the perennials in my garden borders are starting to look a bit rough. I was wondering if I should cut them back now or wait until later this fall or even until spring? I want to do what is ...

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